Episode 284 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this ‘from the vault’ episode of Hopestream (originally episode #100), I share my journey since launching the podcast in January 2020 and curated the top 11 learnings and insights I gleaned from my incredible guests. If you want a lot of bang for your buck, this is the episode for […]
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Episode 282 ABOUT THE EPISODE: In this episode from the vault, I draw from my own experiences to share four counterintuitive strategies that can transform relationships and encourage healing when you’re parenting a young person struggling with substance use and mental health. I emphasize the importance of asking questions instead of giving commands, focusing on
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Episode 281 ABOUT THE EPISODE: This week I’m bringing back an episode from 2020 that is just as relevant today as it was then. The episode covers ten hard truths parents need to face when you recognize potential substance use, or if you know you’re dealing with an addiction. It’s a great episode for those
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Episode 280 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: It’s summer and we’re diving deep into the Hopestream episode vault to bring you some listener faves and a few that just work when you need connection and understanding. Today, you’ll hear about The Secret Menu, originally aired in August of 2023 – with the addition of a new story and
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Episode 272 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: It’s that day, mama. The one filled with many hopes, expectations and potentially big, deep, sad feelings. Wherever you are today, if you’re parenting a young person through substance misuse, addiction, and mental health problems, I see you. This short episode is my Mother’s Day gift to you – to let
Episode 270 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this deeply personal episode, I’m talking directly to the parent who feels broken, scared, and lost, reminding you you’re not alone and sharing some hard-earned wisdom I gained along my journey. It’s also for those coming out the “other side” and looking for ways to continue your healing and growth.
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Episode 263 ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode, I delve into the concept of allowing natural consequences as a form of ‘invisible intervention’ in parenting teens and young adults struggling with substance misuse and mental health issues. I share real-life examples and experiences on the benefits of stepping back to let reality teach essential lessons,
Episode 248 This Thanksgiving, join me for a heartfelt exploration of life’s most challenging moments. When our carefully constructed and curated expectations shatter like dishes crashing from a flipped table, how can you find grace, gratitude, and grounding? In this short solo episode, I draw from a deeply personal reflection sparked by loss and uncertainty. This
Episode 239 Community Reinforcement and Family Training (aka CRAFT) is a system for helping friends and family members change the way that they interact with someone they love who has an unhealthy and/or dangerous relationship with substances. CRAFT teaches family members how to stay connected, increase communication, and effectively encourage their loved one toward treatment,
Episode 235 ABOUT THE EPISODE: Parents sometimes fall into patterns that can unintentionally prolong their child’s struggle with substance use. In this eye-opening solo episode, Brenda Zane reveals ten common parenting pitfalls that might be keeping your family stuck on the Roller Coaster Ride. I emphasize that recognizing these behaviors doesn’t make someone a bad
